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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.79, 13,849.25 and 3,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.79, 13,849.25 and 3,389.40 is: 5,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.79 : 13,849.25 = 3,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.79/13,849.25 = 3,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.79x = 13,849.25 × 3,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.79x = 46,940,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940,631.00/9,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.12

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